Published 14:33 IST, October 14th 2024

5 Times You Should Avoid Stepping On A Weighing Scale

Weighing yourself at the wrong time can lead to disappointment, so, always keep the following basic tips in mind to keep unrealistic expectations at bay.

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After committing to a workout routine for days or weeks, it’s natural to feel eager to check your weight to see if your hard work has paid off. However, weighing yourself at wrong time can le to disappointment rar than motivation. So, always keep following basic tips in mind to keep unrealistic expectations at bay.

Here are five times when it’s best to avoid scale:

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After eating or drinking

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Avoid weighing yourself right after eating or drinking, as scale may reflect weight of food or liquid you’ve consumed, leing to inaccurate results.

After a workout

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While it may be tempting to hop on scale after a sweaty 45-minute workout, doing so can be misleing. Intense exercise causes muscle tears, and fluids rush to repair m, which can temporarily increase your weight.

After a vacation

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Vacations are meant for relaxation, often involving indulgent foods and less physical activity. Weighing yourself immediately after a trip may not give an accurate reflection of your overall progress.

After eating salty food

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Weighing yourself after consuming salty foods can give an inaccurate reing, as salt causes your body to retain water, leing to temporary water weight gain.

During your menstrual cycle

Women tend to gain weight during menstruation due to water retention, which does not represent actual fat gain. It’s best to avoid scale during this time for a more accurate reflection of your progress later.

Conclusion:

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It is normal and ok to love our own body. Only sitting at one certain number doesn't define that you're healthy. One could be healthy at 85 kg or 45 kg it all depends on one's Body Mass Index (BMI), hence, eat well and continue exercising. 

14:33 IST, October 14th 2024